J-3 Japanese WWll Naval sword in Kaigunto mountings, "Toyosuke" anchor stamp

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This is a Japanese WWll Naval Landing Force officer's sword in kaigunto mountings. The blade is signed "Toyosuke saku 豊佐作", shinogi-zukuri shape, WWll time period made blade and there is anchor (Toyokawa Naval arsenal) mark stamped on top of the tang. The blade is made of anti-rust steel, in original polish, no rust, no staine and in good condition. The temper line is chu-suguba temper pattern throughout the blade and has deep temper at the point. The forging grain is tight muji-hada and no forging flaws at all. There is no bend, no nicks, no crack and cutting edge is sharp. The scabbard is black lacquered wood scabbard, no lacquer loss, scratches, no bend, no dent and in good condition. The handle is tight fit, tsuka-ito wrapping is no cut, no loose and in good condition. The blade measures 25+3/4" tip to the guard, 24" cutting edge , 1+1/4" width, 7mm thickness at the notch and 38" in mountings. Shipping is $25 priority mail in U.S. Paypal payment due within 3 days auction end.